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When you’re towing heavy gear or running long miles, you want a setup that holds steady. This Kenda Karrier KR53 ST235/80R16 radial tire delivers a 3,520-lb maximum load at 85 psi and carries an N speed rating of 87 mph. It’s matched to a 16" x 6" steel wheel rated for 3,750 lbs, so you get capacity and speed confidence in one DOT-compliant package.
Moisture and road salt can eat away at wheels fast, but this modular steel wheel is built to resist it. A 2-step finish process—an e-coat primer topped with a silver powder coat—keeps corrosion in check and the surface looking clean season after season.
The KR53’s computer-optimized tread and high-grade rubber compound give it reliable traction on wet or dry pavement while helping it run cooler during long hauls. The radial design keeps rolling resistance low and sidewalls flexible, improving fuel economy and handling on extended trips.
This tire comes pre-mounted on the wheel, already balanced and meeting Department of Transportation specs. It’s built specifically for trailers, not passenger vehicles, so every detail—from the 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern to the 4.90" pilot diameter—is tailored for proper load support and fitment right out of the box.
Even tough tires can take damage, but Kenda backs this one with a 1-year worry-free guarantee. If it’s damaged in any way within the first 12 months, it gets replaced at no charge, plus you get a limited 2-year warranty on the wheel itself.
1. Count the lug holes
Look at the wheel hub or the back of the wheel and count how many lug holes there are(also called bolt holes).
Common configurations include: 4-lug, 5-lug, 6-lug and 8 lug
2a. For even lug counts (4-lug, 6-lug, 8-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole directly across to the center of the hole opposite it.
Common configurations: 4 on 4", 6 on 5.5", 8 on 6.5"
2b. For odd lug counts (5-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole to the outer edge of the hole directly across (not center-to-center since there's no directly opposite hole).
Common configurations: 5 on 4.5" (most popular), 5 on 5", 5 on 4.75", 5 on 5.5"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, everyone, Steve here with etrailer.com. Let's take a look together at our Kenda Karrier ST235-80R16 radial tire. Now, this is a trailer tire. It's going to have a 16-inch silver mod wheel, and an 8 on 6-1/2-inch lug pattern. Now, because this is a trailer tire wheel assembly, it's going to be ideal for just that, trailers, utility trailers, campers. Never try to use a trailer tire on a vehicle of any kind, they're just not rated for that kind of thing.
Now, this whole assembly does meet all DOT specifications. It has a nice steel wheel here that you can see. And if this uses what they call their modular design, that's these round holes that go all the way around the wheel here. And once again, it's an 8-lug on 6-1/2-inch lug pattern. Now, what they've done here is made this really corrosion-resistant with their two-step finishing process, which includes an e-coat primer over this silver powder coat finish.
Now, the Kenda Karrier KR53 special trailer tire itself, it's a radial tire, it's low-weight, it's going to provide better fuel economy on those long trips. Now, this has been created specifically for trailers, as I mentioned, so it's going to be great as far as the durability, they've made the sidewalls to be engineered for enhanced durability. They're going to be resistant to ozone exposure, so those sun rays and stuff when they're parked. And they also use a computer-optimized wide tread design, as you can see here, and also a premium rubber compound makeup of everything. So, that means you're going to have superior traction in wet or dry conditions.
Now, I went over the bolt pattern and all that. The stud size or the wheel hole size here, it can be either 1/2-inch or 9/16-inch. You can use either or. Now, the wheel capacity itself is 3,750 pounds. The pilot hole diameter here is 4.90 inches.
So if you're going to put a center cap in here, it needs to be a 4.90. The wheel itself is a 16-inch wide, and that's BT to BT. Or diameter rather. BT to BT, and 6-inch wide. Now, the section width of the tire itself is 9 inches. And the overall diameter here is 30.6 inches. It is a load range E, or just meaning a 10-ply tire. And the speed rating is N, and that means 87 miles per hour max. So, as all of us know, follow those speed limits out there, stay safe, especially when you're towing. Make sure you're not doing anything crazy. The number one failure for tires is excessive heat. So when you're going too fast, these tires and stuff just can't take that excessive heat. So please, be safe out there at all times. Now, finishing up here, folks, the maximum load capacity on this whole component with it mounted on the wheel here is 3,520 pounds at a max 85 psi. Well, folks, that's going to wrap up for our look together. This again is the Kenda Karrier KR53. I'm Steven, thanks for watching.
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Ratings & Reviews
Heather A.
5/26/2026
Great to hear everything arrived safely and was an exact match for your Big Tex setup! That’s always a relief when the fit is spot-on right out of the box, especially with trailer wheels and tires where compatibility really matters. We also appreciate you sending over the photos they’re really helpful for other customers trying to match their own setups, and it’s great seeing everything installed and fitting perfectly.
Jerred H.
9/23/2026
Thanks for sharing that John! Really happy to hear you had such a pleasant experience and we were able to help you with your new wheels and tires.
Kate F.
8/10/2026
Glad we had the right fit for you Justin! Yes, the 5 on 4 3/4" is becoming more difficult to find, we don't plan on getting rid of them anytime soon =)
Gwendolyn Y.
5/12/2026
Looks great, Anthony. I definitely think you will make heads turn once the trailer shines like the rims.
Lazer S.
5/13/2026
Glad we had what you were looking for, Elizabeth! The 5 on 4.75 bolt pattern is definitely starting to get more and more rare these days, so I'm glad we had an option for you! ^___^ What are you going to be carrying on your utility trailer?
Heather A.
6/3/2026
Looks great Thomas! Where you taking the boat this summer?
Gwendolyn Y.
4/9/2026
Thanks for sharing your feedback! What trailer are you going to put them on?
Brooke M.
2/26/2025
So glad to hear that, David! Thank you very much :)
David
2/28/2026
Working good, still happy. Definitely would buy again. Buy with confidence.
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Christopher H.
8/25/2026
Glad you had a good experience TC! We are definitely real and here to help if you need anything else. What type of setup are the tires going on?